Mac Power Users
1,296 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsLearn about getting the most from your Apple technology with focused topics and workflow guests. Creating Mac Power Users since 2009, one conversation at a time. Hosted by David Sparks and Stephen Hackett.
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Mac Power Users 373: Home Tech Support
April 16, 2017 16:30 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBA lot of Mac Power Users find themselves transformed into the job of IT manager for friends, family, and even co-workers. In this episode we dive deep on the best IT management tools how to get (and get out) of that job.
373: Home Tech Support
April 16, 2017 16:30 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBA lot of Mac Power Users find themselves transformed into the job of IT manager for friends, family, and even co-workers. In this episode we dive deep on the best IT management tools how to get (and get out) of that job.
Mac Power Users 372: Workflows with Dr. Drang
April 09, 2017 19:15 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBOur favorite snowman returns! We discuss the evolving definition of "pro" and "power user" as well as new workflows for managing text, creative uses for Keyboard maestro, managing Apple Mail and the Doc dives into the iPad.
372: Workflows with Dr. Drang
April 09, 2017 19:15 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBOur favorite snowman returns! We discuss the evolving definition of "pro" and "power user" as well as new workflows for managing text, creative uses for Keyboard maestro, managing Apple Mail and the Doc dives into the iPad.
Mac Power Users 371: MPU+: A Smoking Presentation
April 02, 2017 19:45 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBThere is lots of feedback this time including listener questions, more on tin foil hats, calendar tips, maps, feedback, and how Katie's last presentation was smoking hot.
371: MPU+: A Smoking Presentation
April 02, 2017 19:45 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBThere is lots of feedback this time including listener questions, more on tin foil hats, calendar tips, maps, feedback, and how Katie's last presentation was smoking hot.
Mac Power Users 370: Automation with Sal Soghoian
March 27, 2017 01:15 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBSal Soghoian, the father of automation on the Mac, joins Katie and David to discuss the state of Mac an iOS automation. Sal discusses the history of Automation on the Mac, the possibilities for Automation on iOS and the tools and languages available to put the power in the hands of the user.
370: Automation with Sal Soghoian
March 27, 2017 01:15 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBSal Soghoian, the father of automation on the Mac, joins Katie and David to discuss the state of Mac an iOS automation. Sal discusses the history of Automation on the Mac, the possibilities for Automation on iOS and the tools and languages available to put the power in the hands of the user.
Mac Power Users 369: Workflows with Composer Michael Whalen
March 19, 2017 19:30 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBEmmy award winning composer and artist Michael Whalen joins us to talk about his 68+ Macs and how he's been making music with Apple technology since 1984.
369: Workflows with Composer Michael Whalen
March 19, 2017 19:30 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBEmmy award winning composer and artist Michael Whalen joins us to talk about his 68+ Macs and how he's been making music with Apple technology since 1984.
Mac Power Users 368: Living in a Tin Foil Hat World
March 13, 2017 01:30 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBSecurity and data privacy is a growing concern in our society. David and Katie put on our tin foil hats for this episode and discuss some of the best practices that can be implemented today for protecting your data from prying eyes.
368: Living in a Tin Foil Hat World
March 13, 2017 01:30 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBSecurity and data privacy is a growing concern in our society. David and Katie put on our tin foil hats for this episode and discuss some of the best practices that can be implemented today for protecting your data from prying eyes.
Mac Power Users 367: Getting Productive with Michael Hyatt
March 05, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBNew York Times best-selling author Michael Hyatt joins in this week to share some ideas about technology and productivity.
367: Getting Productive with Michael Hyatt
March 05, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBNew York Times best-selling author Michael Hyatt joins in this week to share some ideas about technology and productivity.
Mac Power Users 366: Catching up with Brett Terpstra
February 27, 2017 02:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBBrett Terpstra is back to that about his gear, his newfound love of the Apple TV and Apple Watch, the state of Automation, Apps for Nerds, and going independent.
366: Catching up with Brett Terpstra
February 27, 2017 02:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBBrett Terpstra is back to that about his gear, his newfound love of the Apple TV and Apple Watch, the state of Automation, Apps for Nerds, and going independent.
Mac Power Users 365: Maps and More
February 19, 2017 20:30 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBKatie and David break down what's good and what's bad about the leading map, navigation, and location apps.
365: Maps and More
February 19, 2017 20:30 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBKatie and David break down what's good and what's bad about the leading map, navigation, and location apps.
Mac Power Users 364: The Calendar Show
February 13, 2017 01:45 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBDavid and Katie dive deep into calendars and discuss the various cloud calendar services, sharing, calendar apps, best practices, and scheduling services.
364: The Calendar Show
February 13, 2017 01:45 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBDavid and Katie dive deep into calendars and discuss the various cloud calendar services, sharing, calendar apps, best practices, and scheduling services.
Mac Power Users 363: Workflows with IT Specialist Ivan Hemmans
February 05, 2017 20:15 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBIvan Hemmans manages Macs, PCs, and a lot of iOS devices. He joins us this week to share some advice for manageing your home and work networks and devices. Ivan also frequently presents and has some great tips for speakers.
363: Workflows with IT Specialist Ivan Hemmans
February 05, 2017 20:15 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBIvan Hemmans manages Macs, PCs, and a lot of iOS devices. He joins us this week to share some advice for manageing your home and work networks and devices. Ivan also frequently presents and has some great tips for speakers.
Mac Power Users 362: MPU+: No Other Tea
January 30, 2017 04:15 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBWe answer questions on a variety of topics including sending email later, managing a 16GB iPhone, RSS workflows, and more. We follow-up on DevonThink, the iPad as a Mac replacement, task management, personal cloud and share listener workflows, tips and tricks.
362: MPU+: No Other Tea
January 30, 2017 04:15 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBWe answer questions on a variety of topics including sending email later, managing a 16GB iPhone, RSS workflows, and more. We follow-up on DevonThink, the iPad as a Mac replacement, task management, personal cloud and share listener workflows, tips and tricks.
Mac Power Users 361: Hidden iOS Features with Clayton Morris
January 22, 2017 22:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBThis week Clayton Morris joins us to talk about some of our favorite unused and hidden iOS features. Good stuff.
361: Hidden iOS Features with Clayton Morris
January 22, 2017 22:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBThis week Clayton Morris joins us to talk about some of our favorite unused and hidden iOS features. Good stuff.
Mac Power Users 360: Workflows with Charles Perry
January 16, 2017 02:30 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBCharles Perry, one of the organizers of the Release Notes conference, joins us to talk about turning his passion into a business, then a podcast, then a successful conference and the tools and logistics behind all of it.
360: Workflows with Charles Perry
January 16, 2017 02:30 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBCharles Perry, one of the organizers of the Release Notes conference, joins us to talk about turning his passion into a business, then a podcast, then a successful conference and the tools and logistics behind all of it.
Mac Power Users 359: Big Questions
January 08, 2017 17:45 - 1 hour - 60 MBKatie and David cover some of the most common listener questions from the Mac Power Users email archive including backing up photos, task overload, Apple IDs, cold storage backup, moving your iTunes library, the differences between tasks and calendar items, and more.
359: Big Questions
January 08, 2017 17:45 - 1 hour - 60 MBKatie and David cover some of the most common listener questions from the Mac Power Users email archive including backing up photos, task overload, Apple IDs, cold storage backup, moving your iTunes library, the differences between tasks and calendar items, and more.
Mac Power Users 358: Gabe Weatherhead Returns
January 02, 2017 01:45 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBGabe Weatherhead returns to the show. We discuss OmniFocus Automation, follow-up on DEVONThink, discuss privacy in the wake of cloud services, the iPad as a computer for a child and more.
358: Gabe Weatherhead Returns
January 02, 2017 01:45 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBGabe Weatherhead returns to the show. We discuss OmniFocus Automation, follow-up on DEVONThink, discuss privacy in the wake of cloud services, the iPad as a computer for a child and more.
Mac Power Users 357: Workflows that Worked in 2016
December 25, 2016 09:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBKatie and David share some of their favorite new workflows from 2016.
357: Workflows that Worked in 2016
December 25, 2016 09:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBKatie and David share some of their favorite new workflows from 2016.
Mac Power Users 356: A Fresh Look at DEVONthink
December 19, 2016 02:15 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBStuart Ingram joins Katie and David to take a fresh look at DEVONthink. We discuss what's new with the service, workflows and organization, machine learning, setup, sync and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!
356: A Fresh Look at DEVONthink
December 19, 2016 02:15 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBStuart Ingram joins Katie and David to take a fresh look at DEVONthink. We discuss what's new with the service, workflows and organization, machine learning, setup, sync and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!
Mac Power Users 355: The iPad as a Mac Replacement
December 11, 2016 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBDavid gave up his laptop and went iPad only for several months and now shares both the joy and the agony. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!
355: The iPad as a Mac Replacement
December 11, 2016 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBDavid gave up his laptop and went iPad only for several months and now shares both the joy and the agony. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!
Mac Power Users 354: MPU+: A Christmas Wish
December 08, 2016 01:15 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBKatie and David follow-up on listener questions and feedback. Topics include direct attached storage, auto-mounting volumes, iPad mini vs. Pro, recording Keynote presentations, using WeMo and MyQ with HomeKit and feedback on managing subscriptions, gift ideas and the new MacBook Pro.
354: MPU+: A Christmas Wish
December 08, 2016 01:15 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBKatie and David follow-up on listener questions and feedback. Topics include direct attached storage, auto-mounting volumes, iPad mini vs. Pro, recording Keynote presentations, using WeMo and MyQ with HomeKit and feedback on managing subscriptions, gift ideas and the new MacBook Pro.
Mac Power Users 353: Setting Up a New Mac
December 04, 2016 22:15 - 1 hour - 69 MBKatie (and David!) dive deep on setting up a new Mac and share their thoughts on the new MacBook Pro. #Katieisnotimpressed
353: Setting Up a New Mac
December 04, 2016 22:15 - 1 hour - 69 MBKatie (and David!) dive deep on setting up a new Mac and share their thoughts on the new MacBook Pro. #Katieisnotimpressed
Mac Power Users 352: Workflows with Ian Byrd
November 28, 2016 02:45 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBIan Byrd is a former teacher and professional speaker who shares his workflows and tips for giving full-day lectures and workshops, writing, video production and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!
352: Workflows with Ian Byrd
November 28, 2016 02:45 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBIan Byrd is a former teacher and professional speaker who shares his workflows and tips for giving full-day lectures and workshops, writing, video production and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!
Mac Power Users 351: 2016 Holiday Geek Gift Guide
November 20, 2016 22:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBKatie and David share some of their favorite geek gift ideas for that special person in your life this holiday season … or maybe even yourself.
351: 2016 Holiday Geek Gift Guide
November 20, 2016 22:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBKatie and David share some of their favorite geek gift ideas for that special person in your life this holiday season … or maybe even yourself.
Mac Power Users 350: Accessibility Workflows with Shelly Brisbin
November 14, 2016 02:15 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBShelly Brisbin stops by to talk about Accessibility and gives us a run down of the various Accessibility features and options available on Mac and iOS, how they can be used, what developers can do to make their Apps more accessible and how we can help friends and family use these features.
350: Accessibility Workflows with Shelly Brisbin
November 14, 2016 02:15 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBShelly Brisbin stops by to talk about Accessibility and gives us a run down of the various Accessibility features and options available on Mac and iOS, how they can be used, what developers can do to make their Apps more accessible and how we can help friends and family use these features.
Mac Power Users 349: MPU+: A Corn-u-copia of Nerdiness
November 10, 2016 19:30 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBKatie and David have a lot of feedback this month on the iCloud vs. Dropbox debate, macOS Sierra, more on the new MacBook Pro, and Katie is super-excited about her VESA mount.
349: MPU+: A Corn-u-copia of Nerdiness
November 10, 2016 19:30 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBKatie and David have a lot of feedback this month on the iCloud vs. Dropbox debate, macOS Sierra, more on the new MacBook Pro, and Katie is super-excited about her VESA mount.